September
D-TENTION Lyrics


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As the rain begins to shine, on what is left of mine
No time for waiting, I gotta be patient
It escapes me everytime
As your hand rewinds my soul & too you I give control
The stars are changing, your love i'm chasing like something spiritual
Held up to your light (it rains every time)
Share this peace of mind (Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh)
Time & time again emotions here to share
by the end of the night
I know who you are, my love divine
I know who you are, my love divine
This all starts with you and me, making love on a beat
Could this really be a thing that i'm ready to see
Think about it, the crowd sings when i’m doing my thing
So come on love, rain down on me
Undefined when were here together
The words can’t even miss the vibe, when it’s here forever
I often reminisce on times with the coldest weather
What are we thinking of? Engagement rings enough, but no
(I know us, our loves enough)
But you’re Quiet Storm, I’m R&B
Speaking truthfully was it really for me
And as much as I hate this, imma have to let it go
But it’s really gon’ hurt because it touches my soul
I know who you are, my love divine
I know who you are, my love divine
They say a wise man would never think it
You would reminisce about you
but I could remember living you
If the proverb is true, I must be a fool
‘Cause it’s not one single day where I could go without missing you
I met you back in ‘97, around February
Girls and cash was on my mind, everything else was secondary
Little did I know that in 20 years you would go
As I grow older and older I wish that I knew you mo’
Most niggas don’t even cherish you
I seen the wrong environment, hate, envy, & poverty fucking bury you
You leave black bodies at the age of 7
I’ve seen you tell kids to slow they roll
But they didn't get the message
Elders told me to keep you close but I didn't
Listen, during our years together never knew I would miss it
To get you back, I would do anything to relive it
I guess your youth is a sacred time, we wish we could revisit




I know who you are, my love divine
I know who you are, my love divine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D-TENTION's "September" are emotional and introspective, exploring the themes of love, loss, and regret. The first verse sets the tone of the song with the juxtaposition of rain and shine, painting a picture of a person whose life has been reduced to ruins. The singer laments that every time they try to grasp their life, it escapes them, and the only thing that gives them solace is their lover's embrace. The love that they share is ineffable, like something spiritual, and while they hold onto each other, time seems to stand still.


In the second verse, the singer reflects on the time they spent with their lover, making love on a beat and performing in front of cheering crowds. They seem to have it all, except for the fact that their love is undefined, and they wonder if it was really meant to be. As much as they hate to admit it, they know they have to let go, but the thought of it hurts deep in their soul.


The final verse is a poignant reminiscence of the past and a lament for the present. The singer recalls how they first met their lover in 1997 and how they wished they had been able to cherish them more. They have witnessed the violence and poverty that has ravaged their community and how it has taken a toll on their lover. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that they know who their lover is, a divine presence in their life, but it's too late to make things right.


Line by Line Meaning

As the rain begins to shine, on what is left of mine
Despite the current unfavorable circumstances, I must move on and face the challenges head-on.


No time for waiting, I gotta be patient
I understand that everything takes time and patience, and I will wait for the right moment to act.


It escapes me every time
I often find myself struggling to grasp a hold of what I am searching for.


As your hand rewinds my soul & too you I give control
I trust and give control of myself to the person who holds my heart and soul.


The stars are changing, your love I'm chasing like something spiritual
The power of love feels spiritual, and I will chase it to the ends of the earth.


Held up to your light (it rains every time)
When put up against the light of a loved one's perspective, the truth can be painful to accept.


Share this peace of mind (Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh)
I want to share this sense of peace that comes with surrendering oneself to love.


Time & time again emotions here to share
I am ready and willing to share my emotions and feelings with my loved ones, time and time again.


By the end of the night
By the end of the night, I will know who truly loves me and holds me in high regard.


I know who you are, my love divine
I know exactly who my one true love is, and they are absolute divine perfection.


This all starts with you and me, making love on a beat
This special relationship begins with a deep connection between two people, and the love grows with each passing rhythm of life.


Could this really be a thing that I'm ready to see
Am I prepared for the level of love and commitment that may be demanded of me?


Think about it, the crowd sings when I’m doing my thing
Even in the midst of my own performance, the power of love takes center stage in my thoughts and emotions.


So come on love, rain down on me
Pour your love upon me, and let it wash away all of my fears and doubts about the future.


Undefined when were here together
Our love is beyond definition, uncontainable and limitless when we are together.


The words can’t even miss the vibe, when it’s here forever
Our love speaks volumes and goes beyond mere words, because it is a feeling that will last forever.


I often reminisce on times with the coldest weather
Even in the coldest and toughest of times, the warmth of love and cherished memories keep me going.


What are we thinking of? Engagement rings enough, but no
Do material possessions really matter when it comes to the true depth and meaning of love? I don't think so.


(I know us, our love's enough)
I believe that our love alone is enough for us to face any challenge or obstacle that comes our way.


But you’re Quiet Storm, I’m R&B
We may come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, but together we create a perfect harmony.


Speaking truthfully was it really for me
Being honest with myself, I question if our love was truly meant to be.


And as much as I hate this, imma have to let it go
As painful as it may be, I understand that sometimes love has to be let go.


But it’s really gon’ hurt because it touches my soul
The pain of losing someone I love runs deep within my soul and will be difficult to bear.


They say a wise man would never think it
Society would suggest that a wise person should not dwell on the past or lost love, but I cannot help but reminisce.


You would reminisce about you, but I could remember living you
Others may only remember our love in the past tense, but I still feel it deeply and fully in my present life.


If the proverb is true, I must be a fool
If it is foolish to cling onto lost love, then I must be a fool for doing so.


‘Cause it’s not one single day where I could go without missing you
Every single day, the absence of my loved one weighs heavily on my heart and mind, and I miss them deeply.


I met you back in ‘97, around February
Our love story began in the late 90s, a time of great change and growth for us both.


Girls and cash was on my mind, everything else was secondary
At the beginning of our relationship, I was focused on material things, but our love quickly became the most important thing in my life.


Little did I know that in 20 years you would go
I had no idea that our love story would come to an end, and losing my loved one would be unimaginable.


As I grow older and older I wish that I knew you mo’
As time passes, I realize how much I still have to learn about my lost love and how much more time I wish I had with them.


Most niggas don’t even cherish you
Most people do not appreciate and cherish the love that they have in their life until it is gone.


I seen the wrong environment, hate, envy, & poverty fucking bury you
The destructive forces of hate, envy, and poverty can take a toll on a person's love and cause it to wither and die.


You leave black bodies at the age of 7
The loss of love can be so painful that it can feel like a death, leaving a void in one's life.


I’ve seen you tell kids to slow they roll
Love can also be a force that guides and teaches us to be patient and thoughtful in our lives.


But they didn't get the message
Despite the best efforts of love to guide us, sometimes we do not listen or learn from its teachings.


Elders told me to keep you close but I didn't
Wise individuals may have warned me of the fragility of love and the importance of cherishing it, but I failed to heed their advice.


During our years together never knew I would miss it
In the present moment, it is difficult to imagine that one day we may lose the love that we hold so dear.


To get you back, I would do anything to relive it
If it were possible to regain a lost love, I would do anything in my power to make it happen and relive those precious moments once again.


I guess your youth is a sacred time, we wish we could revisit
The youth of love and the purity of that moment is something that we cherish and long to experience again and again.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Amy Campher, Anna Agosta, Ariana Martinez, Dewon Evans, Jeremy Austin, Malik Muhammed

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